AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 records an average benchmark score of 25981, while the Intel Core 5 330 records 18345. The AMD part also sits at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the Intel part's 72nd percentile.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ?

A: Both processors have 6 cores, but the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 supports 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 330 supports 6 threads. This thread advantage contributes to the AMD part's lead in multithreaded workloads.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 wins 9 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 330 wins 6.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 330 uses a 3 nm process from Intel.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 5 330's boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has a TDP of 28 W, while the Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 W.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 establishes a clear lead in integer-heavy and data-processing workloads. In passmark integer math, it scores 63078 against 33258 for the Intel Core 5 330, a 89.7% advantage. Data compression shows a 58.2% lead (229796 versus 145287), and random string sorting goes to AMD by 40.5% (24970 versus 17771). The AMD part also dominates in multithreaded rendering: cinebench r15 multicore shows 1915 versus 1325, a 44.5% margin, and passmark multithread shows 19506 versus 15471, a 26.1% lead. Extended instruction workloads favor AMD by 28.4% (16440 versus 12808).

The Intel Core 5 330 wins in several single-thread and specialized math categories. Passmark single thread shows 4088 versus 3683, a 9.9% advantage. Find prime numbers shows 114 versus 72, a 36.8% margin for Intel. Floating point math favors Intel at 43885 versus 39967, an 8.9% lead, and physics simulation shows 1201 versus 1095, an 8.8% advantage. The Intel part also wins cinebench r23 multicore with 13150 versus 12532, a 4.7% margin, despite losing the older cinebench r15 multicore test.

The split is clear: AMD wins productivity and integer workloads by wide margins, while Intel wins select single-thread and SIMD-style math tasks. The AMD part's 12 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel workloads, while the Intel part's higher single-thread score suggests better per-core efficiency in specific tests.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Krackan Point codename, belonging to the Ryzen AI 300 generation built on Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename in the Core 5 generation. Manufacturing differs: AMD uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with a die size of 195 mm², while Intel uses a 3 nm process from Intel with no die size recorded.

Cache layouts diverge significantly. The AMD part allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel part lists 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The AMD design spreads cache per core, while Intel lists a shared L3 pool.

Memory architecture also differs. Both support DDR5 and LPDDR5X, but the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 uses a dual-channel memory bus with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Core 5 330 uses a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. PCIe connectivity follows the same pattern: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part carries a Radeon 840M, while the Intel part carries Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. Neither part supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. Core counts match at 6, but thread counts differ: 12 for AMD versus 6 for Intel. Base clocks show 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 1.50 GHz for Intel, and boost clocks show 4.80 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. TDP ratings differ at 28 W for AMD versus 15 W for Intel.

Sockets are unique to each: AMD Socket FP8 for the AMD part, Intel BGA 1516 for the Intel part. Process nodes differ at 4 nm (TSMC) versus 3 nm (Intel). The AMD part has a recorded die size of 195 mm², while the Intel part has none listed.

Cache configurations differ as described: per-core L1 and L2 with 8 MB L3 for AMD, versus 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3 for Intel. Memory bus width differs between dual-channel and single-channel, with corresponding bandwidth differences of 89.6 GB/s versus 59.7 GB/s. PCIe lane counts differ at 16 versus 6, both Gen 4. Integrated graphics names differ, and the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $309, while the AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single margin in the entire comparison belongs to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 in passmark integer math, where it scores 63078 against 33258, a 89.7% advantage. This result aligns with the thread count difference and the AMD part's cache allocation. The second-largest margin is in data compression, where AMD leads 229796 to 145287, a 58.2% gap.

The AMD part extends its lead in random string sorting with 24970 versus 17771, a 40.5% margin, and in cinebench r15 multicore with 1915 versus 1325, a 44.5% advantage. Passmark multithread shows 19506 versus 15471, a 26.1% lead, and extended instructions show 16440 versus 12808, a 28.4% margin. Cinebench r15 singlecore favors AMD by 30.4% (242.6 versus 186), and passmark data encryption shows a smaller 3.6% lead (11470 versus 11076). Cinebench r23 singlecore goes to AMD by 3.2% (1915.5 versus 1856).

The Intel Core 5 330's largest win is in passmark find prime numbers, where it scores 114 against 72, a 36.8% margin. Passmark single thread shows 4088 versus 3683, a 9.9% lead, and floating point math shows 43885 versus 39967, an 8.9% advantage. Physics simulation favors Intel by 8.8% (1201 versus 1095). Cinebench r23 multicore goes to Intel by 4.7% (13150 versus 12532), which is notable because the AMD part wins the r15 multicore test by a wide margin. The two r23 results suggest the Intel part scales better in the newer rendering workload, while the AMD part dominates older and integer-based tests.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is the stronger overall processor for multithreaded and integer-heavy tasks. It wins 9 of 15 head-to-head comparisons, holds a 78th percentile ranking versus 72nd for Intel, and posts an average benchmark score of 25981 versus 18345. The 12-thread configuration, dual-channel memory bus, and higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz translate into decisive leads in data compression, integer math, and multithreaded rendering.

The Intel Core 5 330 is the better choice for workloads that favor per-core efficiency and specific math operations. Its wins in passmark single thread, find prime numbers, floating point math, and physics simulation show that single-thread performance is competitive despite the lower 4.60 GHz boost clock. The 15 W TDP also indicates a lower power envelope, which matters for thermally constrained designs. The cinebench r23 multicore win for Intel, 13150 versus 12532, shows that its 6 threads can outperform AMD's 12 threads in at least one modern rendering workload.

The database records show a functional split. Users prioritizing parallel productivity, data processing, and memory bandwidth should select the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340. Users prioritizing single-thread responsiveness, floating point math, and power efficiency should select the Intel Core 5 330. The Intel part's launch MSRP is $309, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.